Cornell Showcases Carl Sagan's Science Philosophy

Cornell University in Ithaca has highlighted a notable quotation by Carl Sagan. The quote states: "Science is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking, a way of skeptically interrogating the universe with a fine understanding of human fallibility." The statement emphasizes the importance of critical inquiry in scientific exploration.



Source: Cornell University

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Source Location: Ithaca

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